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twinkling

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈtwɪŋklɪŋ

Definitions

  1. A shining with fast intermittent light.
  2. A very short period, notionally the time it takes to blink the eyes.

Equivalents

日本語瞬き
العربيةالتلألئ
6 more languages

Examples

“The housework was done in a twinkling.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

twinleaf twinlessness twinling twinner twinness twinnie

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